Canine Trainers

The Department of Justice, through the ATF Acquisitions Management Division, is soliciting a multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm fixed pricing for the cultivation, grooming, and breeding of high-performing Labrador Retrievers. These canines will serve as detection dogs for the ATF National Canine Division and must exhibit specific traits, including strong food drive, environmental stability, and a non-aggressive temperament. The contract has a maximum ceiling of $1,168,009.88 and a minimum obligation of $1,000.00, with a performance period spanning five ordering cycles from January 2027 through January 2032. This is a partial small business set-aside, and the place of performance is located in Washington, DC, with medical screenings conducted at ATF-selected facilities. Award decisions are based on three primary factors: past performance, technical approach, and cost. To be eligible, offerors must achieve at least a neutral confidence rating for past performance and a satisfactory confidence rating for their technical approach, while pricing must be determined fair and reasonable. Canines must pass a rigorous four-phase eligibility evaluation involving documentation, training suitability, and medical screening; any canine with chronic disease, skeletal abnormalities, or prior exposure to target odors is disqualified. Administrative requirements include the use of the Invoice Processing Platform for payments and strict adherence to DOJ cybersecurity and privacy training for all personnel accessing government information.